Fear and uncertainty for civilians as Yemen’s capital comes under attack
Summary
Air strikes have hit Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, after a new military offensive was announced by the Yemeni government to retake the city from the Houthis, who have controlled it since 2014. These attacks have caused civilian casualties and increased fear among residents, even though government forces are still far from the city.Key Facts
- Sanaa had been mostly free from bombing since a truce in 2023.
- The Yemeni government launched "Operation Dawn of Yemen" to recapture Sanaa from the Houthi group.
- Houthis have controlled Sanaa since September 2014.
- Ground fighting is taking place far from Sanaa, mainly on Yemen’s west coast and around Taiz.
- Air strikes are used to hit Houthi targets in Sanaa but have caused civilian deaths and injuries.
- A recent air strike in Sa’wan killed a child and injured seven civilians.
- Saudi Arabia, supporting the Yemeni government, has faced missile attacks from the Houthis, including strikes on Riyadh’s airport that killed 12 people.
- More than 200,000 people have been displaced due to recent fighting, mostly from Taiz.
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